Anger is Contagious
/In most arguments, I am more concerned about being heard and understood than I am about hearing or understanding. Making my point is the most important thing because I think I’m always right….
Read MoreTransitions, Wilderness Treks and other Uncomfortable Activities
/Transitions in life are challenging as we leave the familiar to go out into the unknown. But understanding one profound principle has helped me navigate all my transitions…
Read MoreWhat Am I Waiting For?
/I’ve never liked to wait but it’s in the waiting that I often see God most clearly and stumble on unexpected beauty when I’m willing to slow down and look for it.
Read MoreGrudging Obedience and Extravagant Grace
/I had been consumed with anger and bitterness towards someone who hurt me deeply and irrevocably. But as I forgave her, I was amazed at the freedom and joy it gave me.
Read MoreLife Lessons from my Dog…
/My dog Mocha is adorable but high maintenance. He’s taught me a lot about myself, my parenting deficiencies, and how to face my fears, in a backwards way.
Read MoreBut I Don't Want to Forgive...
/Forgiveness is hard. It often feels like death. But in the end it is more than worth it, as God unleashes His power in us in an unparalleled way.
Read MoreMe? Change The World? (maybe not today)
/I was on a panel for my former MBA program. As the underachiever of the group, I decided to let my mind wander during the discussion…a big mistake.
Read MoreWhat if I throw a party and no one comes?
/I like numbers. But numbers and social media can become an all-consuming trap that falsely defines our value and blurs our focus…
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